Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - Access to Hospital.

John Dennehy

Question:

256 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Health and Children if his attention has been drawn to the possible access problems for emergency services at Cork University Hospital as highlighted in the hospital's recent traffic management report; if he will request the Department of the Environment and Local Government to make sufficient resources available to carry out any necessary adjustments near the hospital's main entrance currently shared with a major local shopping centre in order to alleviate the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15056/99]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The physical infrastructure, including the access at Cork University Hospital is a matter for the Southern Health Board. I understand this matter is under consideration by the Southern Health Board in consultation with the local authority. Should the Southern Health Board make any proposals to my Department arising from these discussions, I will consider these as appropriate.